On-loan defender Freddie Veseli made his second appearance for League Two Bury as they lost 4-0 at Chesterfield having been reduced to 10 men in the first half.

Elsewhere, Jack Marriott is still to make his first appearance for Gillingham having been an unused sub for the second game running as the Gills lost 3-0 at Colchester. Elliott Hewitt was left out of the 18, having rejoined the League One side after his initial spell had been curtailed by an ankle injury.

Academy second-year scholar Rory Thompson was in the Haverhill Rovers side which beat Newmarket Town 2-1 in the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division.

Jack Marriott is a good young footballer with great potential, but just because we want him to be ready to step into the Ipswich Town first XI, doesn't mean that he is. We have been here before with many previous 'next big thing' young players, most of whom never made it at Championship level. He needs to learn & mature as a league player, that includes time on the bench waiting for his chance. I think we can trust Mick to do what is right for him.

Totally agree Len_Brennan and mow_the_lawn. And correct me if I am wrong, but I think the managers and coaches who see the players every day in games and practice are the best judges of the players quality and when they are ready to step up.

Jack would learn just as much sitting on our bench as gillingham. for heavens sake the boy is a natural goalscorer. if gills ain't gonna play him either loan him to someone who will or get him back here.